Shams Cluster 3 The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (888) 616-5829
Excellent location at the start of The Walk, a major tourist promenade
10 minutes on foot from the beach
Spacious, apartment-style rooms, most with kitchenettes
Rooftop pool with skyline views, towels provided, and a snack bar
Salon and spa; free access to the sauna, steam room, and hot tub
Well-equipped gym
Restaurant serving all three meals, plus an Asian fusion restaurant for dinner
Coffee shop open late, plus 24-hour room service
Free Wi-Fi
Room decor a bit spare
Sea views are obstructed
Fee for valet parking
Alcohol not served (not unusual in Dubai; pro for some)
The upscale, 188-room Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham Hotel is located at the start of The Walk, a tourist promenade behind the beach lined with cafes and restaurants. It's one of the most affordable options in this area, and has spacious, modern, suite-style rooms, most with kitchenettes. However, decor is a bit spare; the pool, while sunny, is small for Dubai; and the breakfast (not typically included in the rate) is a bit pricey for what you get. This property feels like a converted apartment complex and lacks the level of service found at the luxury hotels nearby; it's possible to stay at a larger resort right on the beach, such as the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, for only a slightly higher price.
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Scene
An apartment-style complex with a terrific location on The Walk
The main draws at Hawthorn Suites are the excellent location, the spacious suites, and the competitive prices. Those expecting the pampering found at Dubai's luxury hotels will be disappointed, however; the property feels like a converted apartment complex and is better suited to more self-sufficient guests. The entrance to the hotel is right in the covered parking area. The interior decor throughout is streamlined and IKEA-style; it's modern, with bright color accents, but a bit spare for some tastes. During our visit, there seemed to be both leisure and business travelers. The location is best-suited for those who want to visit The Walk and the beach, but it's also reasonably convenient for travelers with business at the Jebel Ali industrial area to the south. It's usually not too difficult to snag a lounger at the pool, but as the pool isn't that large it can get busy.
Location
At the start of The Walk and 10 minutes on foot to the beach
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the public beach and right at the southern end of JBR The
Walk, where you can find an array of big-name restaurants and popular retail
outlets. It's also in a prime location for the Dubai Marina and the upcoming Bluewaters Island, soon to be home to the biggest
observation wheel in the world. The city’s other main tourist attractions are between a 15- and 30-minute drive from the property but it’s not too costly to use local taxis.- 10-minute drive from Ibn Batuta Mall
Rooms
Spacious, apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes and IKEA-quality furnishings
The Hawthorne suites by Wyndham has 188 streamlined rooms decorated with whites, grays, and bold pops of color. The decor may look too spare to some, though the hotel works to maintain its freshness; though the hotel only opened in 2013, floors and sofa upholstery were updated in 2015. All rooms have mini-fridges, coffee/tea facilities, and bottled water; most have kitchenettes with tableware, cookware, microwaves, sinks, and two-burner stoves. The main categories are Deluxe Rooms (55 square meters), One-Bedroom Suites (95 square meters) and Two-Bedroom Suites (125 square meters). Every room has a work desk, free Wi-Fi, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, and a separate living room. Tile bathrooms have shower/tub combos and bidets; slippers and robes are provided. When booking a sea-view room be aware that nearby
construction obstructs most of the view. Some rooms have balconies.
Features
A rooftop pool, gym, spa, and several restaurants
The main restaurant at the hotel serves all three meals, and half- and full-board rates are available. The buffet-style breakfast isn't typically included in the rate and can be pricey (100 AED per person as of 2015). It includes pancakes, waffles, and pastries, but it's not a high point and many guests feel it's not worth the cost.The spa offers a full range of treatments, and guests get free access to the steam room, sauna, and hot tub. There's also a salon. The smallish rooftop pool gets sun most of the day (not a given in Dubai, where the tall buildings can create shade), and towels are provided. A snack and juice bar is on hand, but there's no alcohol served. Loungers and umbrellas were upgraded in 2015. Although the hotel claims to valet park, the parking attendants have a tendency to ask guests
to park their own cars instead.
